Town Pop. 314

Living in Perranwell Station: Liveability Score 41/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Perranwell Station is 41/100, built from 9 categories. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 15/100 versus a median of 60/100. Among the 11 scored places sharing the TR3 postcode district, Perranwell Station ranks 6th.

The TR3 district averages 48/100, putting Perranwell Station 7 points below its own postcode area. That is 9 points below the national benchmark of 50, the middle half of all UK towns and villages. Safety (94) sits at 80/100 or above. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the TR3 postcode district.

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Perranwell Station scores 41 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
152.9 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 18 crimes
↑ 72% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 11 crimes
↑ 130% above national average
Other theft 7 crimes
↑ 260% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 5 crimes
↑ 134% above national average
Public order 4 crimes
↑ 95% above national average
other 3 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Westmoor Crescent 9 crimes
  2. 2 Station Road 9 crimes
  3. 3 Parking Area 7 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
73
Air Quality NO₂ 3.211 · PM2.5 5.105 · PM10 10.173 µg/m³
80
Green Space 58
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
29
2 schools in area · 4 within 4km
2Good
  • Devoran SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Perran-Ar-Worthal Community Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
10
A&E departmentsRoyal Cornwall Hospital3.1 mi
The Duchy Hospital3.2 mi
Bodmin Hospital23.4 mi
Hospital waitsCornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust0.8 mi
Routine referral (median)7 wks
Treated within 18 weeks97.8%
Nearest GP surgeryCarnon Downs Surgery0.9 mi
GP capacity1,023 patients per GP
0dentists0pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
15
Full fibre (FTTP)62.7%
available across Cornwall
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
25.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
25.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
97.6%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 15 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
65
Employment rate44.6%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed44.6%Unemployed1.5%Retired39.7%Student3.4%Other inactive10.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial46.4%Skilled & technical34.7%Routine & elementary19%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)6.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.4%Level 3 (A levels)14.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)43.9%Apprenticeship5.5%Other (incl. vocational)3.2%
Home ownership76.8%
Among the least-deprived 31% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
30
Council tax Cornwall · 2026-27
A £1,727
B £2,015
C £2,303
D £2,591
E £3,167
F £3,743
G £4,318
H £5,182
Energy South West England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water South West Water
Average bill regional £600/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
22
Perranwell 0.2 mi
Penryn 3.3 mi
Truro 3.8 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
7
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Perranwell Station in the last 12 months, which isn't enough for a reliable median. Smaller villages often fall below this in any given year. Figures come from HM Land Registry Price Paid data and are updated monthly, so this may fill in later.

Nearby places

Perranarworthal 41 0.7 mi away ⇄
Carnon Downs and Devoran 43 0.9 mi away ⇄
Frogpool 38 1.5 mi away ⇄
Bissoe 0 1.6 mi away ⇄
Penpol 37 1.9 mi away ⇄
Playing Place 37 2.1 mi away ⇄
Ponsanooth 40 2.1 mi away ⇄
Penelewey 40 2.2 mi away ⇄
Harcourt 0 2.6 mi away ⇄
Feock 42 2.7 mi away ⇄
Mylor Bridge 47 2.9 mi away ⇄
Carharrack 40 3.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Perranwell Station a nice place to live?

Perranwell Station has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Perranwell Station is 41/100, placing it among a below-average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Perranwell Station?

Perranwell Station is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 48 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Perranwell Station?

Among the top-rated schools in Perranwell Station are Devoran School and Perran-Ar-Worthal Community Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Perranwell Station in total.

Perranwell Station in context

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Postcode districts in Perranwell Station

TR3 48 ⇄

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